Well and Septic Maintenance Log

• Write down who installed the well and septic, and keep contact numbers
• Keep the permits, drawings and inspection reports in one folder
• Ask your county health office how often to test the well water and for what
• Use a certified lab for water tests and log the dates and results
• Ask a licensed septic professional how often to inspect and pump for your system
• Log every pump, repair and inspection with the date
• Keep heavy vehicles and building off the septic area
• Know where the shutoff, tank lids and well cap are, and mark them on a sketch
• Review the log every season

Last reviewed: November 12, 2026. Your checks are not saved.